MSc Data Science Project Module Online Tutor

The University of London

The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. With a mission to transform lives through knowledge, it delivers high quality academic programmes, brings benefits to society through its research in the humanities and social sciences, and leverages intellectual connections through public engagement.

Today, students of the University of London’s distance and flexible learning programmes study from a suite of 100+ academic programmes, with some taking the award through self-study or through support from local teaching institutions.

The University’s distance and flexible learning provider is the world’s largest classroom, with 40,000 students worldwide, and over 1.4 million learners on the Coursera online platform for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), bringing this global reach to 1.4 million people around the world, covering more than 180 countries.

Further information is available at: http://www.london.ac.uk/.

The Opportunity

The University of London is accepting applications for Online Tutors to support the online MSc Data Science programme, with academic direction from Goldsmiths. 

More information about the MSc Data Science programme can be found here:

https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/msc-data-science  

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in higher education and distance learning to act as Online Tutors on the October 2024 study session. In particular, applicants will need to have extensive experience of undertaking assessment duties similar to those outlined in the role description

The Online Tutor’s tasks include support to students via the Virtual Learning Environment; marking coursework assignments and providing feedback. Each Online Tutor will be supported by a Module Leader and Programme Director and will work closely with University of London’s Programme Managers. Location: Remote

Employment Type: Self-employed contractor

Hours per week: Not specified, payment is based on duties undertaken within a study session.

Flat fee: £1,396.92 per study session

Marking fees: £23.60 for each coursework marked; £13.06 for each exam marked

Module specification

As an Online Tutor, you will be required to provide academic support for the following module on the MSc Data Science programme:

MSc Final Project

This module will support students to work individually on an extended project to incorporate knowledge developed in the MSc Data Science programme including various components of data science as instruments of research. You will provide guidance to the student whilst they undertake a substantial independent project that will allow you to demonstrate a wide range of skills such as project planning, management, research, data analysis, and written presentation.

Further module details can be found in the course overview at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/msc-data-science  

Candidate Profile

You will be a motivated individual who enjoys working with students and who is driven to support students to achieve success in their studies.

You will have experience working in a Higher Education Institution and have a data science or related undergraduate qualification with good programming skills, particularly skills in JavaScript programming language. 

Further details can be found in the person specification.

How to Get Involved

To apply, Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity, please contact Charlotte Richards at charlotte.richards@london.ac.uk 

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